i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

[1CEWAZBIG&NOWMESMALL]

2 weeks strong!!! i mean great then i fall off the wagon and it seems so hard to get back on!!! i kno i can do it i just keep failing!! and i dnt want my body to get use to eating like this no carbs than to many carbs!! PLEASE GUYS IM SO SORRY TO BEG BUT HELP ME!!!! THANKS

[imagood1]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

what are you eating as a typical meal when you are on plan -- maybe you aren't eating enough and that is making you want to go off the plan....post what you eat and let us try to help you.

What I do to help myself is I cut up peppers (all colors), cucumbers, cheese in 1 oz pieces. I put everything into small baggies and when I feel the need to eat something I shouldn't I'll go measure out 1 ounce of peppers, an ounce of cucumbers and an ounce of cheese and eat those instead of eating something I shouldn't.

It doesn't have to be these things, cut up whatever you like to eat but make sure you keep this kind of food easy to get to so you won't be tempted.

Also, how much water are you drinking? Many times when we think we're hungry we're actually thirsty. I've learned from experience that if I drink a big glass of cold water and wait a couple minutes I'm really not hungry.....

What supplements are you taking? How often do you eat meals? What type of snacks do you have during the day?

We can help if you tell us exactly what's going on....good luck sweetie!!

[1CEWAZBIG&NOWMESMALL]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

ok i will im going start day one tomorrow and i promise to keep you posted thanks so much

[goin2befit]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

If you look on the Main Forum, you will see my post today of "day of Confession"... If it is not about the food them it may be about why you are wanting to loose weight and what is going on in your life and how you are dealing with it. Think about it... and post, we are all here for each other

[sham]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

Work on your willpower i strugled at the beginning broke diet few times used to weigh in few lbs up and felt so guilty thinking i worked so hard.Its easy to put on weight harder to lose the weight stay focused buy a dress size smaller try it on weekly and set it as a goal and that will help you keep going because your going to want to do it for yourself.All the best you can do anything if you set your mind to it!

[Heiricka]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

When you have that moment of weakness and indulge, don't let it get you down, just keep on rolling. I have been trying to have a clean 2 week induction since the first of May. When I mess up, I make sure my next meal is induction. I had to restart yesterday and so far I'm doing good. This time I'm really determined. Even though I had bad spots, this week I had 2 bad days but thankfully, I have gone from 274 to 267. It was also TOM so I know that's where most of the weight came from. But to see a loss like that makes me feel great. So, keep up the good work and when you do something off plan, just make sure to get back on plan with the next bite. You can do it!

[sensiblehector]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

IM helping......Im helping....I have everything crossed for you.......Look I would kill for a double vodka at this moment ....but i cant ...i have to be happy with a pork scratching!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know its not right !!!!!!!!!!!!!but ...if I can ........surely ......xxx stefanie

[focus83]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

i know exactly how you feel, been trying to do this plan for the last 6 months started 1st attempt after a year and half break and made it to day 10 or something and then cheated because it was xmas. Then after it was new years went away and cheated cos was on holiday. and then the cycle continued, good a few days or a week and then something would come up that i would use as an excuse to cheat. No more. I just got it into my head one day what i wanted and cheated wasnt it. Now i try to eat around things and stay on track. I dont want to be deprived but i dont want to keep harming myself. Dont get me wrong i am still weak at times, today for example but i know 100% tomo i wont stray. i will be good again. i cant afford not to. post often on here. it really helps. Im part of caramellas hey buddies group, everyone is lovely on there and we all support it other. come join us if you are struggling

[IrishIrish]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

You have been away from the for over a week. Maybe you need to post more often and share what is going on at the time you cheat rather than weight until after and be upset with yourself.

Ask yourself why you are cheating? Are you with friends? Are you around alcohol? Is it a party environment? Is it "cheat food" you have in your house? Is it late at night? Only you can zero in to why you may be cheating? And yes ... I use the word cheating because you are cheating yourself of weeks of hard work and the slippery slopes you are on will just get more and more slippery if you don't assess what is going on with you.

Best wishes ... people do want to see you succeed!

[Oceana55]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

I've had a few times where cravings just, BAM, hit me out of the blue. The first time, I gave in to a scone, but since then I've hit on a formula of sorts: 1: I remind myself of the progress I've made so far; 2: I make myself think of when I've slipped with things in the past and how I've felt afterwards and ask myself if I'm willing to feel that again; 3: I remind myself that its the addiction talking and addiction will kill you if it can; 4 I remind myself that I've managed to get past this before; and 5: I think about healthy though tasty and allowable things I can have for a snack or my next meal to remind myself that I don't have to feel deprived.
So far, this formula has worked for me. I'm actually quite surprised because before Atkins, I always gave in and felt horrible both physically and emotionally after. And I think too that the more times you don't give in to cravings, the easier it becomes to shove that nasty feeling aside and focus on something else. Anything else. Also, I've noticed that my cravings are worst when I'm triggered emotionally by something, so it means, deal with that as part of dealing with the cravings.

[Oceana55]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

And I just checked your numbers. You're doing great! So even though you're getting cravings and falling off the wagon, it looks like you just keep getting right back on.
We're none of us perfect.

[chinadoll]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

It also helps to find new things to comfort and reward yourself other than food. Maybe a new CD, or a manicure, or putting 5 dollars in a jar to buy a pair of new shoes as rewards. Comfort is tougher. I try to turn anger and stress into exercise. Sad is harder for me, but hugs from my kids or DH go farther than a donut for making me feel better.

[sdot313]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

Get focused and do it. This is my second go on the Atkins diet, and the reason i like it is because your less tempted to cheat. Once you cheat and throw your body outta Ketosis it takes up to 3 days to get back there. I feel your pain when it comes to weekends. But for a while u may need to turn in to a hermit and just get focused and do what has to be done. I dissapeared on my homeboys until I complete this mission. I need a support maybe we can do this 2 gether. We can keep eachother on track.....

[1CEWAZBIG&NOWMESMALL]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

o gosh u guys are wonderful!!! i promise every advice i receive im taking it and running with it!! BEAUTIFUL PPL U ARE!!!!!! its true after i cheat after a clean two weeks i say to myself that was ridiculous i could have had an pickle instead of that cookie and still feel the same i'm giving my all this time thanks adbb i will keep everybody updated!!!

[loser4ever]

Re: i keep keep trying!!!!! argghhh [tears]

i hear ya, i fell off the wagon about a month ago, and it took me so many tries to get back on...
so i took a day that i had totally free and spent all day cooking... i bought little plastic plates with dividers from the dollar store and i made huge batches of food and divided them up with the plates and wrapped them up and froze them. also i cut up all my veggies and portion out 1oz sticks of cheese in little baggies and almost everything in my fridge is portioned out so i can just grab them. and theres no falling off anymore for me cause i dont need to think of something to make anymore i just grab one of my dinners from the freezer, grab some salad from the fridge, and im on my way. it makes it soooo much easier to stay on plan now that i dont really have to think about it.
GOOD LUCK!